Christmas Party at Georgie’s
Back in Maryland in the freezing temperatures, John and I get the invitation via Facebook from Georgie: Christmas Party combination birthday party for her granddaughter Louise.
“Yay!” I think. “We get an extended Aussie Christmas!”
Back in Perth. The present. 108° F .
“Ick,” I thought. “Can I even go and not melt?”
Well, there was never even a consideration of not going, only if I would survive. 
I don’t know how Georgie prepared for this day in the heat, but she did, with a lot of wonderful details that only Georgie could do.
Georgie loves purple, so it wasn’t unusual to me to see a purple tree. Me being the Ravens fan that I am, appreciated it even more!
What could be more welcoming on a 108° day than snow out the window? She thinks of everything!
A cozy mantle over the ‘fireplace’.
Jeff and Jamie were there before us with Naomi. (I fell asleep and we arrived late). Take note, the little mini pool to the right. Definitely a different Christmas accessory for me!
Jamie gets the glasses, well someone had to!
I am glad we brought snacks. Making a note that the boys like pretzels.
Georgie cools off. She knows how to live
So does Cathy! She made great pasta salad for the event, and I even got to take some home!
At night, Georgie’s decorations are lit.
The “fireplace”
Santa parachuted in.
Matt somehow played sport today. It was good to know, overall, I wasn’t the only one feeling the heat today.
So, I have experienced a little of Aussie Christmas. Georgie is so sweet to delay her celebrations till we got back.
And I survived.
